Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at Midlands Technical College for assistance in
navigating coursework in your MTC program of study. Your University of South Carolina
advisor will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after
transfer.
Courses to be completed at Midlands Technical College
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (15 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 English Composition l | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition (CC- CMW) |
| CPT 101 Intro to Computers | 3 | C | CSCE 101 Intro to Computer & Programming Concepts using AI (CC- ARP) |
| PSY 201 General Psychology or SOC 101 Intro to Sociology |
3 | C | PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology or SOCY 101 Introductory Sociology (CR- Social Science) |
| THE 101 Intro to Theatre or MUS 105 Music Appreciation or ART 101 Art History and Appreciation |
3 | C | THEA 200 Understanding and Appreciating Theatre or MUSC 110 Introduction to Music or ARTE 101 Introduction to Art (CC- AIU) |
| COL 105- Freshman Seminar | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Freshman Seminar (PR- Elective 1) |
Semester Two (15 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 English Composition ll | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC- CMW) |
| ENG 238 Creative Writing | 3 | C | ENGL 360 Creative Writing (PR-Elective 2) |
| MAT 120 Probability & Statistics | 3 | C | STAT 201 Elementary Statistics (CC- ARP) |
| HIS 201 American History Discovery to 1877 or HIS 202 American History 1877 to Present |
3 | C | HIST 111 US History to 1865 or HIST 112 US History since 1865 (CC- GHS/FD CC-GHS) |
| SOC 205 Social Problems or LNG 101 Intro to Language |
3 | C | SOCY 003T Social Problems or LING 101 Linguistics I: Intro to Language (CR) |
Semester Three (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 203 American Literature Survey | 3 | C | ENGL 285 Special Topics in American Literature (PR-Elective 3) |
| ENG 263 Writing for Social Media | 3 | C | JOUR 002T Writing for Social Media (MR) |
| ECO 201 Economic Concepts (proposed) or MKT 101 Marketing |
3 | C | ECON 224 Intro to Economics or MKTG 002T Marketing (CR- Additional SJMC Requirement) |
| BIO 101 Biological Science or AST 101 Solar System Astronomy or AST 102 Stellar Astronomy GEO 205 Physical Geography |
4 | C | BIOL 101/101L Biological Principles & Lab or ASTR 101 Intro to Astronomy or ASTR 201 Intro to Astronomy II or GEOG 104 Intro to Physical Geography (CC- SCI) |
| PSC 201 American Government | 3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government (CC- GSS/VSR/FD) |
Semester Four (15 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 260 Advanced Technical Communications | 3 | C | ENGL 462 Technical Writing (PR-Elective 4) |
| ENG 299 Special Topics in English | 3 | C | ENGL 439 Selected Topics (PR-Elective 5) |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC- CMS) |
| ENG 175 Proofreading & Editing | 3 | C | ENGL 003T Proofreading & Editing (PR- Elective 6) |
| HIS 102 Western Civilization Post 1689 | 3 | C | HIST 102 European Civilization: Mid-17th Century (CR-HIST) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Finish advanced degree coursework and graduation requirements.
Semester Five (15-16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language | 3-4 | (CC- GFL) | |
| JOUR 101 Media & Society | 3 | C | (MR) |
| JOUR 205 History & Philosophy of Mass Media | 3 | C | (MR) |
| JOUR 291 Writing for Mass Communications | 3 | C | (MR) |
| JOUR Major Elective | 3 | C | (MR) |
Semester Six (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language | 3 | (CC- GFL) | |
| JOUR 307 Media, Sports & Race or JOUR 309 Hip Hop, Media, & Society or JOUR 345 Gender, Sexuality, & Sports Media or JOUR 398 Diversity Topics in Mass Media |
3 | C | (MR) |
| JOUR 303 Law & Ethics of Mass Comm or JOUR 304 Internet & Social Media Law |
3 | C | (MR) |
| JOUR 306 Theories of Mass Communications | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Advanced Mass Comm Course | 3 | C | (MR) |
Semester Seven (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language | 3 | (CC- GFL) | |
| JOUR 311 Minorities, Women, & Mass Media | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Advanced Mass Comm Course | 3 | C | (MR) |
| JOUR Major Elective Course | 3 | C | (MR) |
| JOUR Major Elective Course | 3 | C | (MR) |
Semester Eight (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR 415Mass Communications Capstone Course | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Advanced Mass Comm Course | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Carolina Core SCI | 3 | (CC-SCI) | |
| JOUR Major Elective | 3 | C | (MR) |
| General Elective | 3 | (PR- Elective) |
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.